Foster, VIC 3934
A small-town pace, well outside Victoria's capital and all the better for it.
- Country charm
- $250/wk Median
- 14.1% Renters
Foster Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 9.4k
- Median age
- 54
- Median weekly rent
- $250
- To the CBD
- 134km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Foster Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Signature Spotlight
Regional Living
Foster is a regional Victoria community of 9,446 residents, with 14.1% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $250 — noticeably kinder to the budget than Victoria's capital. It's the kind of close-knit town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Foster
Foster Botanic Gardens
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Foster Botanic Gardens
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Foster
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Foster
Real questions renters ask before moving to Foster.
How much does it cost to rent in Foster?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Foster is $250. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $250 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Foster walkable?
Foster carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
Is Foster family-friendly for renters?
Foster has around 4 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $250/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Regional VIC.
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